Entertainment

Hollywood writers picketing to preserve pay and job security outside major studios and streamers braced for a long fight at the outset of a strike that immediately forced late-night shows into hiatus, put other productions on pause and had the entire industry slowing its roll.

Class of 2023 includes The Spinners, Rage Against the Machine, DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Al Kooper

Rihanna shut down the Met Gala carpet Monday encased in white camellias on a jacket with a long train gown. Janelle Monae dropped a bulky coat to reveal a see-through cage and Jeremy Pope walked in a 32-foot cape emblazoned with the visage of Karl Lagerfeld.

Island of the Sea Wolves is tied with the Drew Barrymore Show for sixth most-nominated TV program

Anne Murray, Tom Cochrane and Sharon Hampson among those paying tribute to late songwriter

Dispute tied to streaming could affect TV and film productions depending on how long it lasts

Do the gas lights really dim, and thumping noises sound from the attic or is it all in Bella’s head?

17-year-old Port Moody high-school student Tyson Venegas missed the round of 8

Lightfoot died at a Toronto hospital on Monday evening

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week.